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Making a Renewable Energy Grid Possible
By John Myers, ConnectPress Editor
Dr. Takeuchi has spent her life working to develop better methods of energy storage.
HOK to Lead Climate Action Workshop at World Expo
Press Release Issued by HOK
The architectural firm heads to Shanghai to commemorate "San Francisco Week" at World Expo where their Global Director of Climate Action will speak.
Green Building Says how to Future-Proof Your Portfolio
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Find out why Nils Noak, Green Building Manager for the Deutsche Bank’s newly renovated Twin Towers, sees green building as a money maker.
Young Architects Competition Recipients Announced
Press Release Issued by AIA
Submitters were asked to explore the issue of temporary relief housing that could have a permanent function, through a concept design problem.
New Director Named for Bentley Building Performance Division
Press Release Issued by Bentley Systems
Dru Crawley, Ph.D., AIA, FASHRAE was Commercial Buildings Team Lead at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) before joining Bentley Systems.
New AIA Interim Executive VP/CEO Announced
Press Release Issued by AIA
Paul W. Welch, Jr., Hon. AIA, Executive Vice President of the AIA California Council (AIACC) will take new position July 19.
DesignGroup Earns Autodesk BIM Experience Award
Press Release Issued by Autodesk
The firm is being recognized for its use of building information modeling (BIM) to sustainable design on more than 40 building projects to date.
Green Guide Published for Airport Design

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. was commissioned by the Transportation Research Board to integrate sustainability practices in airport design.
A VP and a Director – Profile Spotlight on William Worthen
Compiled by ConnectPress Editor, Lauren Browne
Read about what the AIA’s new Director, Resource Architect for Sustainability finds most rewarding about his position in the industry.
Keynotes Announced for 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference
Press Release Issued by AIA
American Institute of Architects President George H. Miller, FAIA, is among the keynoters who will address the forum.
AIA Executive VP and CEO Departs AIA
Press Release Issued by AIA
Christine McEntee moves on to lead the American Geophysical Union, an international non-profit scientific association.
California Green Building Standards Code
Announcement by USGBC
An Interview with Dave Walls, executive director of California's Building Standards Commission on the new CALGreen code.
New Editor-in-Chief for Landscape Architecture Magazine

Veteran journalist Bradford McKee has joined Landscape Architecture magazine, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Recycled Energy Development Chairman Honored for Leadership
Press Release Issued By The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE)
Recycled Energy Development (RED) Chairman Tom Casten was honored today by the ACEEE for his innovation and leadership in promoting waste heat recovery.
Edward Mazria Receives the 2009 Hanley Award
By Rick Schwolsky, Hanley Wood
The Hanley Foundation will present the Hanley Award and $50,000 grant to a pioneering architect, author, educator and visionary.
2009 AIA Young Architects Award Recipients
Press Release Issued by AIA
This award honors individuals who have shown exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the profession early in their careers.
Adèle Santos, FAIA, Awarded AIA Topaz Medallion
Press Release Issued by AIA
Dean of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology School of Architecture + Planning is known as a distinguished educator.
Australian Architect Awarded 2009 AIA Gold Medal
Press Release Issued by AIA
65th Recipient of AIA’s highest honor is noted for his sustainable style.
Seattle Architecture Firm Recieves Top AIA Honor
Press Release Issued by AIA
Firm noted for its commitment to sustainable design.
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